Medical Assistant II - Eye Clinic (50% - 100%)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Medical Assistant II to work in the Eye Clinic. Under direct supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, registered nurse, nurse manager, or other licensed designee, this role functions as a member of the patient care team. The Medical Assistant II performs technical, patient care, and related clerical functions by coordinating all elements of the patient visit. Staff will support ophthalmology patients and are responsible for facilitating the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families, and staff. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center.

Requirements

Certification OR registration as a Medical Assistant OR completion of a recognized one-year Medical Assistant Program, OR Completion of a health care profession program with a curriculum incorporating elements of a Medical Assistant program including but not limited to pathophysiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology and medication administration including dose calculation and psychology (include educational transcripts during application process).
Must upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications.
Must upload a copy of their educational transcripts if they are not certified/registered as a Medical Assistant or if they have not completed a Medical Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

Assist in clinic with physical examination of patient and related treatments, including but not limited to patient history, medication records, allergies, and immunizations.
Manages internal and external medical records to ensure that accurate and complete data is available for patient appointments.
Administers routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications not requiring a high level of skill or nursing judgment. These are medications that can only be administered by certified medical assistants or medical assistants who have completed a formal accredited training program.
Performs routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood work, does electrocardiograms and x-ray work as needed.
Identifies vaccination needs for specific patient populations.
Performs related clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
Assists in obtaining insurance prior authorizations.